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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Watercoloring Spring Flowers and Buds
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 2 p.m.–5 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Discover the many shades of green in this spring-inspired watercolor class. Learn More about Watercoloring Spring Flowers and Buds
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Special Events | Partner Event Don't Miss
Climate Comedy Show
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 7–10 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.)
Let's take climate change seriously without taking ourselves seriously, shall we? Laugh together at the absurdities of the climate crisis, dance to a live DJ, and celebrate the paperback launch of Dr. Ayana Johnson's book What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. Learn More about Climate Comedy Show
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 18–June 12, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Arborist Classes Don't Miss
Fungal Diseases of Trees
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to identify fungal problems that pose a serious risk to tree health. A basic understanding of tree anatomy and physiology is a prerequisite for this class. Learn More about Fungal Diseases of Trees
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Celebration of Spring Centerpiece
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Create a seasonal floral display featuring the first blooms of spring. Learn More about Celebration of Spring Centerpiece
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 18–June 12, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, April 17, 2026
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Birding
5 Saturdays: April 18–May 30, 2026 (except April 25 & May 23) | 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Meet at natural locations in NYC to learn how to find and identify birds living in the area or passing through on their spring migrations. Learn More about Birding
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Container Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Grow your own delicious produce this season by learning practical tips for successful vegetable gardening in containers. Learn More about Container Vegetable Gardening
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 11–June 7, 2026 (except May 2, 16, 23–24) | Drop-in
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Tours | Access Programs Don't Miss
Cherry Blossom Verbal Description and Touch Tour
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 2–5:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Celebrate spring and enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms at this program for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Learn More about Cherry Blossom Verbal Description and Touch Tour
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 11–June 7, 2026 (except May 2, 16, 23–24) | Drop-in
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 21–Friday, April 24, 2026 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these four special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 18–June 12, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 21–Friday, April 24, 2026 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these four special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Spring Flower Bulb Care
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class explores all things bulbs, including bloom time, best practices for naturalizing, options for perennializing versus using bulbs as annual cut flowers, and saving/curing for the next season. Learn More about Spring Flower Bulb Care
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
How to Green Your Block - Section A
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Ever wondered what it takes to make your block greener? Recruit a few neighbors and head on over to BBG where our staff, joined by some winning Greenest Block in Brooklyn gardeners, will encourage you to see your block's potential with fresh eyes. Learn More about How to Green Your Block - Section A
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 21–Friday, April 24, 2026 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these four special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 18–June 12, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Access Programs Don't Miss
Cherry Blossom Spring Memory Program
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Slow down and enjoy the beauty of spring. Learn More about Cherry Blossom Spring Memory Program
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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 21–Friday, April 24, 2026 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these four special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Friday, April 24, 2026
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Spring Mushrooms
Single session on Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Get an introduction to the “foolproof” fungi, distinctive mushrooms that are easy for beginners to identify. Learn More about Spring Mushrooms
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Spring Container Designs
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Design a stunning spring outdoor container garden. Learn More about Spring Container Designs
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 11–June 7, 2026 (except May 2, 16, 23–24) | Drop-in
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Story Time
Saturdays, April 25, June 6; Sundays, May 10, 17, 31, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Drop-in
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More about Spring Family Story Time
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 11–June 7, 2026 (except May 2, 16, 23–24) | Drop-in
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 18–June 12, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour